anticipation

noun

an·tic·i·pa·tion (ˌ)an-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən How to pronounce anticipation (audio)

: a prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action

hired more security guards in anticipation of a large crowd

: the act of looking forward

especially : pleasurable expectation

looked forward with anticipation to their arrival

: the use of money before it is available

: visualization of a future event or state

: an object or form that anticipates a later type

: the early sounding of one or more tones of a succeeding chord to form a temporary dissonance compare suspension

Example Sentences

She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony. He looked forward to the party with anticipation.

Recent Examples on the Web The price had nearly doubled between July and August in anticipation of the merge.

Paul Vigna, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Indiana University Health, the state's largest hospital system, said that the new law prompted hospital officials to develop new policies in anticipation of the new law.

Shari Rudavsky, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Indiana University Health, the state's largest hospital system, said that the new law prompted hospital officials to develop new policies in anticipation of the new law.

Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 The announcement comes after the passenger train service canceled three long-distance routes earlier this week in anticipation of the strike.

Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 Railroads have already started refusing to take new shipments of grain in anticipation of the strike.

Allison Morrow, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 The Oregon Trail School District in Clackamas County also decided to close its schools Friday in anticipation of the likely power shutoff.

oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 In anticipation of the One Book, One Town event, Garnes will offer a talk on the immense contributions of African Americans to American literature.

Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 In what appears to be a professional photoshoot, Johnson, 28, and Chmerkovskiy, 36, smile in anticipation of the news.

Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

anticipation

noun

an·ti·ci·pa·tion an-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən How to pronounce anticipation (audio)

: the knowledge or use of an invention in the U.S. or the patenting or describing of the invention in a publication in the U.S. or a foreign country before the discovery by a patent applicant

Note: Case law has established that every claim or element of a claim has to be disclosed in the prior art in order for a patent application to be barred by anticipation. If an application is amended to consist of claims not disclosed in the prior art, invalidation by anticipation can be avoided.

anticipation

noun

as in expectation

the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence in anticipation of a job offer, she had already begun looking for an apartment in the city where the company was based

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Some common synonyms of anticipation are foretaste, outlook, and prospect. While all these words mean "an advance realization of something to come," anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen.

the anticipation of her arrival

While the synonyms foretaste and anticipation are close in meaning, foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming.

the frost was a foretaste of winter

In some situations, the words outlook and anticipation are roughly equivalent. However, outlook suggests a forecasting of the future.

a favorable outlook for the economy

Although the words prospect and anticipation have much in common, prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern.

the prospect of a quiet weekend

单词	anticipation
释义	anticipation noun an·tic·i·pa·tion (ˌ)an-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən 1 a : a prior action that takes into account or forestalls a later action hired more security guards in anticipation of a large crowd b : the act of looking forward especially : pleasurable expectation looked forward with anticipation to their arrival 2 : the use of money before it is available 3 a : visualization of a future event or state b : an object or form that anticipates a later type 4 : the early sounding of one or more tones of a succeeding chord to form a temporary dissonance compare suspension Synonyms contemplation expectance expectancy expectation prospect See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences She had a feeling of great anticipation before her graduation ceremony. He looked forward to the party with anticipation. Recent Examples on the Web The price had nearly doubled between July and August in anticipation of the merge. Paul Vigna, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Indiana University Health, the state's largest hospital system, said that the new law prompted hospital officials to develop new policies in anticipation of the new law. Shari Rudavsky, USA TODAY, 15 Sep. 2022 Indiana University Health, the state's largest hospital system, said that the new law prompted hospital officials to develop new policies in anticipation of the new law. Shari Rudavsky, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Sep. 2022 The announcement comes after the passenger train service canceled three long-distance routes earlier this week in anticipation of the strike. Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 Railroads have already started refusing to take new shipments of grain in anticipation of the strike. Allison Morrow, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 The Oregon Trail School District in Clackamas County also decided to close its schools Friday in anticipation of the likely power shutoff. oregonlive, 9 Sep. 2022 In anticipation of the One Book, One Town event, Garnes will offer a talk on the immense contributions of African Americans to American literature. Hartford Courant, 9 Sep. 2022 In what appears to be a professional photoshoot, Johnson, 28, and Chmerkovskiy, 36, smile in anticipation of the news. Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see anticipate First Known Use 15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing anticipation in anticipation of in anticipation of Kids Definition anticipation noun an·tic·i·pa·tion an-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən 1 : excitement about something that's going to happen She looked forward to the trip with anticipation. 2 : the act of preparing for something Medical Definition anticipation noun an·tic·i·pa·tion (ˌ)an-ˌtis-ə-ˈpā-shən 1 : occurrence (as of a disease or symptom) before the normal or expected time 2 : mental attitude that influences a later response Legal Definition anticipation noun an·ti·ci·pa·tion an-ˌti-sə-ˈpā-shən : the knowledge or use of an invention in the U.S. or the patenting or describing of the invention in a publication in the U.S. or a foreign country before the discovery by a patent applicant Note: Case law has established that every claim or element of a claim has to be disclosed in the prior art in order for a patent application to be barred by anticipation. If an application is amended to consist of claims not disclosed in the prior art, invalidation by anticipation can be avoided. anticipation noun as in expectation the act or state of looking forward to some occurrence in anticipation of a job offer, she had already begun looking for an apartment in the city where the company was based Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance expectation expectancy expectance contemplation prospect apprehension dread foreboding misgiving alarm alarum Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of anticipation are foretaste, outlook, and prospect. While all these words mean "an advance realization of something to come," anticipation implies a prospect or outlook that involves advance suffering or enjoyment of what is foreseen. the anticipation of her arrival While the synonyms foretaste and anticipation are close in meaning, foretaste implies an actual though brief or partial experience of something forthcoming. the frost was a foretaste of winter In some situations, the words outlook and anticipation are roughly equivalent. However, outlook suggests a forecasting of the future. a favorable outlook for the economy Although the words prospect and anticipation have much in common, prospect implies expectation of a particular event, condition, or development of definite interest or concern. the prospect of a quiet weekend
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